GENOMINES

Plant-based phytomining to extract battery metals

Plant Production Technician

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLes Ulis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A technical diploma or bachelor's degree in Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.
One to three years of experience in plant tissue culture or in vitro propagation in an industrial or research setting.
Prior experience in a production-scale tissue culture facility.
A solid understanding of aseptic techniques and sterile work environments.
Professional proficiency in English.
Knowledge of plant physiology and micropropagation protocols for specific species.
Familiarity with data recording systems or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Basic knowledge of laboratory best practices, including equipment use, sanitation, and safety.
Meticulousness, patience, and a safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

Perform in vitro propagation, including explant preparation, sterilization, initiation, multiplication, rooting, and acclimatization.
Prepare and handle culture media and maintain aseptic conditions within laminar flow hoods.
Subculture plants according to growth cycles and maintain detailed records of plant materials, growth conditions, and results.
Monitor cultures for contamination and physiological abnormalities, and promptly report deviations.
Use and maintain laboratory instruments, including autoclaves, pH meters, and laminar flow cabinets.
Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to their improvement.
Assist with inventory management of reagents, media components, and consumables.
Maintain accurate documentation of procedures and culture data for traceability.
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, biosafety, and environmental guidelines.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plants that hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, cost-competitive methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Plant Production Technicians to join our Plant Production Team, responsible for the in vitro propagation of plants through tissue culture techniques. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in micropropagation, aseptic techniques, and plant tissue handling under sterile conditions.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the scaling of our plant production pipeline, ensuring consistent quality and productivity within our tissue culture operations.

Please note Genomines does not sponsor visas or relocation for this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
Perform in vitro propagation, including explant preparation, sterilization, initiation, multiplication, rooting, and acclimatization steps.
Prepare and handle culture media and maintain aseptic conditions within laminar flow hoods.

CULTURE MAINTENANCE
Subculture plants according to growth cycles and maintain detailed records of plant materials, growth conditions, and results.
Monitor cultures for contamination and physiological abnormalities, reporting deviations promptly.

LABORATORY OPERATIONS
Ensure proper use and maintenance of laboratory instruments (autoclaves, pH meters, laminar flow cabinets, etc.).
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their improvement.
Assist with inventory management of reagents, media components, and consumables.

QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY
Maintain accurate documentation of all procedures and culture data for traceability.
Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, biosafety, and environmental guidelines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
1–3 years of experience in plant tissue culture or in vitro propagation (industrial or research setting).
Prior experience in a production-scale tissue culture facility.
Solid understanding of aseptic techniques and sterile work environments.
Professional proficiency in English

TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of plant physiology and micropropagation protocols for specific species.
Familiarity with data recording systems or LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
Basic know-how of laboratory best practices (equipment use, sanitation, and safety)
Meticulous and thorough

SOFT SKILLS
Meticulous, patient, and safety-conscious.
Passionate about plants, biotechnology, and sustainable production.
Eager to learn, improve, and contribute to a high-performing team environment.

About the Company

GENOMINES

Plant-based phytomining to extract battery metals

Genomines pioneers plant-based metal extraction (phytomining/agromining) by using genetically enhanced hyperaccumulator plants to farm battery-grade nickel and other critical metals from soils too dilute for traditional mining. Metals are then recovered from harvested biomass through bioleaching and low-carbon processing. This approach aims to lower costs and emissions compared with conventional mining, supported by collaborations with automakers like Hyundai Motor Group and Jaguar Land Rover. The company differentiates itself by applying genetic enhancements to boost metal uptake in plants and by focusing on scalable, low-emission metal production from marginal soils. Genomines’ goal is to provide a reliable supply of battery metals with smaller environmental impact, enabling commercial offtake and broader adoption of phytomining at scale.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $49.4M
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2021

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